Should You Mourn During The Three Weeks? | Daily Halacha #62

We’ve entered the period of Bein HaMetzarim — the Three Weeks between Shivah Asar B’Tammuz and Tisha B’Av, marked by mourning and restriction in Ashkenazi communities. But here’s the surprising part: in the Shulchan Aruch, the Three Weeks barely appear. So, where does this entire mourning period come from? Why do Ashkenazim observe four major Halachos, and many Sefardim don’t? In this episode, Rabbi Haber explores the historical and Halachic roots of the Three Weeks, beginning with the Rema, the Arizal, and a powerful insight from the Targum on Eichah. You'll learn: The surprising Ashkenazi origin of these customs, why the Rema condensed centuries of Jewish pain into this short period, the 4 main Halachos of the Three Weeks: no haircuts, no weddings, no music, and no Shehechiyanu This is not just a period of restriction — it's a time to reflect, recalibrate, and reconnect. 💬 Got a question or thought about today’s halacha? Drop it in the comments below. 👍 Like this video if you learned something new. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss tomorrow’s Halacha. 🔗 Watch More Daily Halacha: https://shorturl.at/9i0a3 🔗 Subscribe for More: https://shorturl.at/InIF2 🔗 Learn with Rabbi Haber: https://yaacovhaber.com 📘 Books by Rabbi Haber: https://mosaicapress.com/book-author/rabbi-yaacov-haber/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RabbiYaacovHaber Instagram: www.instagram.com/rabbiyaacovhaber #ThreeWeeks #BeinHaMetzarim #TishaBav #DailyHalacha